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Blackbird Baking Company
1391 Sloane Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, United States
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Le
Review №1

Nice big bakery and coffee shop with plenty of seating and outlets for your electronic devices. They have great prices for baked goods and it’s professionally crafted as well. The staff is very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. We were sad to see the options for pastries were limited because we arrived late in the day so next time we will have to get there earlier.The coffee was great which is expected from the Rising Star coffee brand. We got the salted chocolate chip cookie and a coconut macaroon, both were baked perfectly. The music is super mellow and chill. Great place to have a conversation or get some work done. Definitely recommended if you want quality baked goods or craft coffee!

Ro
Review №2

Always super friendly and helpful people here. Their French batards are so good! I couldnt get to the car without breaking open the bag and eating several slices. They have cold drinks for sale as well and Ive heard that they sell Mexican coke (cant speak to the veracity of that one!) I do wish they had bagels here, Im sure with the quality of their bread, their bagels would be STELLAR 😉

Jo
Review №3

This bakery is fantastic!!!❤️. There are so many delicious choices!!! There are numerous kinds of homemade bread!!! I’ve never seen so many homemade loaves!!! There were also scones and a wide variety of cookies!!! My husband tried a sticky bun and a peanut butter cookie 🍪. Both were very good. I tried a lemon shortbread cookie and a raspberry shortbread cookie 🍪. These were probably the best shortbread cookies I’ve ever eaten!!❤️❤️❤️ i took many pictures for people to view!!! I can’t wait to go back!!!

So
Review №4

I am thankful every time I stop in that my friend introduced me to this place. You make me feel very European and very cool. Every baked good I have eaten has been divine. The bread has the perfect crunchy crust and soft, moist, flaky inside, could not be fresher, and I would pay just to SMELL it. I know the coffee isn’t like the main thing here but definitely don’t pass it up, because it’s also great!The only thing I wonder is why you don’t show up when I search for cafés and bakeries in the area. It’s one of those places someone has to tell you about, but it deserves more recognition!

I
Review №5

They have good products and a good variety, but service can definitely improve. The one lady was unfriendly and rushing me even though it was clearly my first time. I gotta remind her that this is OH and not NY

Sa
Review №6

London Fog and a Scone.Wonderful little spot thats easy to miss.Scones are, in my opinion, the true test of a bakery. This did not disappoint!

Da
Review №7

The BEST chocolate chip cookies around! I’ve introduced these cookies to SO many people and they all agree! There other items are incredible too!

El
Review №8

Stopped in for a quick snack after visiting Rocky River Metropark. Service was quick. Baked goods were delicious. Staff was friendly. Covid rules were followed. Will definitely visit again in the future. Dark coffee was very good. Lemon filled shortbread was a bit too tart for my liking but the shortbread was top notch. Pecan sticky bun was perfectly flaky

Em
Review №9

They offer curbside pick up, which is super helpful for me. Their pastries, breads and coffee drinks are delicious. I dont think Ive ever ordered something here I didnt love. Definitely try their levain breads - theyre outstanding!

Sa
Review №10

First time visitor, all were helpful and friendly. Coffee, Cold Raspberry Mocha very fresh and tasty. All cookies and pastry were delicious and fresh. Thank you! We will be back.

Me
Review №11

The chocolate croissants where delicious!!! I got them as a gift for my husband, he loved them too. I called the store to see if they sold them as I couldnt find them in any other; so when they said they did they asked if Id like them put aside (which I did). They were VERY friendly! And I appreciate their customer service. Ill definitely take a trip back to them.

Jo
Review №12

Terrific baked goods and coffees, teas. Indoor and outdoor seating. Good staff, pricing, clean!

Jo
Review №13

Biscuits, scone, bread were fresh baked and good. Other bakery items looked delicious.Staff was generally disconnected and rude. I witnessed an elderly gentleman in front of me get scolded because he wasn’t understanding where to pick up his cup of coffee.The girl who waited on me was partially monotone and partially agitated.Not a good look for a local business.

Bo
Review №14

Stopped in with my children for breakfast but rather than us talking about the cookies I had to field questions from my children: why is that man wearing a pink skirt? Not sure why ownership would want to create an uncomfortable environment for children by allowing this man to showcase his bizarre behavior.

S
Review №15

The girls who run the front have no idea how to multitask. Went in for just a small coffee and it took 10-15 minutes. If you are in a hurry and there is more than 3 people in line, youre probably better off going elsewhere.

Mi
Review №16

First visit. I appreciate a place that makes it easy to be a customer. It was clear where I should stand, menu was easy to read etc.. my chocolate chip cookie was chewy perfection!

Br
Review №17

Love their baked goods and coffee....the pecan sticky bun is among the best Ive had.

Br
Review №18

Drove about 30 mins to try this place because a co worker recommended it. Definitely worth it. The hot chocolate was amazing and not too sweet. Chi latte was amazing one of the best cookies Ive ever had.

Li
Review №19

I love a mocha that isnt too sweet. They have a bittersweet mocha and it is exactly what I have been searching for. You get the bitterness of the dark chocolate and the depth of the coffee and it is perfect.I also tried a chocolate almond scone and it was very good.They also have it set up very well for social distancing inside.

Be
Review №20

Wonderful experience... go there a lot... chocolate chip cookies were amazing.

Jo
Review №21

Seating area inside and nice patio outside.

St
Review №22

Great place! Enjoyed my visit

Pa
Review №23

Delicious and always fresh bakery. Coffee also would leave you satisfied

Pi
Review №24

Hard French baguette for $3.5. Maybe its b/c they bake them the day before? In any event, a bit preposterous. On the Rise on the East side is better. Update: I went back a few times after the initial review and had no more problems with bread being dry -- it must have been bad luck the first time around.

As
Review №25

Love Blackbird. We stop as often as we can, even if just for an iced Chai! Weve never had a bad experience and everything weve ever tried from here food and drink wise has been delicious!

Je
Review №26

Good pastry. Well with the trip and the line to get in. Excited to try the bread as well.

Jo
Review №27

Everything is delicious and coffee very good staff helpful and nice

Ve
Review №28

Best place! I’ve been coming there for almost three years, coffee is always amazing, croissants are delicious and staff is always helpful, funny and polite. 5 stars!

Ab
Review №29

Perhaps the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever had, and really good bakery items. They have half-off products for the last hour 4-5PM, but get their early for happy hour as they run out of things quick!

Ro
Review №30

Love the bread here. The ciabata roll has become my default for my veggie burgers.

St
Review №31

One of the best coffees I have ever had and the greatest Baked goods. I was there for a wedding for one week and I went each and every day!!!

No
Review №32

Best bread and snacks on the westside. Wish they had delivery

Ma
Review №33

Quite possibly the best chocolate chip cookie I have ever experienced, delicious coffee too, local bakery with local products, worth visiting again. Cant wait to try their delicious breads as well!

Am
Review №34

This place is amazing! Best croissants ever

Ra
Review №35

Delicious pastries and cold brew! Probably one of the best ham and cheese croissants I’ve had in a while. Everything looked great and I can’t wait to come back and try more.

Ke
Review №36

We visit Lakewood twice a year. One of Americas best places!No visit is complete without a stop at Blackbird. Great bread and pastries.Great coffee. Super friendly and helpful people. You better not miss it!

St
Review №37

Always a great place to get coffee and a pastry. The apple cinnamon scone was tender and flakey. The latte was also solid. Service was friendly and efficient.

An
Review №38

The salted chocolate chip cookies here are seriously amazing.

Ro
Review №39

The BBC is awesome. All the bakery & breads are amazing. Also the staff is very personable, helpful and knowledgeable. Love it!!!!

pe
Review №40

OMFG.....THIS little Jem is Wonderful. Bread is great as well as the staff...but the Raspberry Shortbread is off the chain. The cookies are the BOMB!! Try the other stuff worth the drive.

As
Review №41

My favorite bakery in Cleveland! Consistent!

Br
Review №42

Friendly staff and the place smells great. The fresh bread was delicious. A little disappointed that I got the wrong order but the bread was delicious.

Ch
Review №43

Wonderful spot to meet someone for coffee. Cozy and quiet. My favorites are the lemon shortbread cookies and Apple Galettes.

Na
Review №44

Excellent baked goods! Anything you get here will not disappoint. Very cozy suburban shop on the west side.

De
Review №45

OMGEEEEEEE!!! Their salted chocolate chip cookies are by far the best, hands down! 🍪☕🙌🏽😋

Al
Review №46

Best bread in Cleveland!

Do
Review №47

Happiness skyrockets when they hand you your selections! Nationally famous for their Chocolate Chip Cookies..I think that their Peanut Butter are even better! Just turn right before you cross the bridge!

Ve
Review №48

Wasn’t even in the place for 10 seconds before I was scolded about my face mask as I was trying to adjust it. Needless to say I walked out. Very unfriendly. Pure ugliness on behalf of the employees.

Ro
Review №49

Small buy really good bakery.

Jo
Review №50

This place has never lived up to the hype for me.ive been here a handful of times. The croissants are always way too overcooked on the outside and dry throughout. Ive had several pastries and breads and I thought they were decent, not great.I dont mind paying premium prices if something really wows, but I feel like this is one of those psychological things where people allow the prices, reviews, long lines and their idea of what a modern bakery looks and feels like guide their experience and opinion.

Be
Review №51

Very good bakery, service quick and people very friendly to help you make a selection.

To
Review №52

Tasty food and drink, and plenty of seating to meet friends or professional connections.

Ha
Review №53

Best croissant ive ever had this is not an exaggeration!

ea
Review №54

The workers were very rude!!!.. Saturday 3/13/21. . The coffee was horrible!!!!!.. this use to be a great place.

Pa
Review №55

I love this place! Wish Id gotten there earlier that day for chocolate croissants!!

It
Review №56

Truly wonderful bakery, with a wide range of well made pastries, breads, etc.The croissant is brilliant, I also bought some olive focaccia which is supposed to be for my family when I get home, but it will be a true test of willpower to get it home without a big bite taken out of it!

Wi
Review №57

Doggy treats

Gr
Review №58

One of my favorite bakeries, and I love they theyre open Mondays when most other places arent. My favorite things to get here are the peanut butter cookies, galettes, and the cookies with jam.

Pa
Review №59

Everything they bake is pretty much awesome and they also serve great coffee... staff is friendly and awesome.

Ka
Review №60

Absolutely love. Try the raspberry croissant

R
Review №61

Excellent coffee. Fresh baked pastry. A little on the higher end but worth it. They have discounted prices too in the evening if you wanted to wait for a great deal. The sweet pastries are much better than the savory ones, which tend to get smelly on reheating. Good location to meet up with friends in the morning. Remains very busy. And did I already say it? The coffee is excellent!

ma
Review №62

Get a box of miscellaneous bakery to share with friends and family on the weekend. Once you get a smell on Satursfaymorning..itll be a ritual

Ch
Review №63

The smells are aromatic. The people are welcoming. Great products and customer service.

Da
Review №64

Delicious and well crafted baked goods and coffee/espresso drinks! Worth the wait!

Li
Review №65

Fast and excellent service with bread to die for and great coffee!

Li
Review №66

The chocolate chip cookies are what dreams aremade of

An
Review №67

I havent been in awhile, due to living distantly, BUT, their brownies and bread are delicious! I see that they mention theyre chocolate chip cookie- yes I agree, very delicious! Trust me you will want to stop by for a sweet treat with a warm coffee or tea!

Er
Review №68

Delicious and beautiful latte this morning.

Da
Review №69

Some of the best bakery on the west side. Good coffee. Try the unsweetened mocha!

Da
Review №70

Great selection of pastries and bread. My favorite is the rosemary sourdough. Right next to the park which makes it a great place to stop during your bicycle ride.

St
Review №71

The kitchenis viewable from where food is ordered the freshly-baked scones jammers and croissants are real and look yummy.

Sa
Review №72

Excellent experience! Food was excellent! A bit on the pricey side.

Ve
Review №73

Best latte I’ve ever tried:)

Mo
Review №74

The about description is quite accurate with two exceptions: first its very family oriented (they even had books there for kids to read) and second they have an unsweetened hot chocolate that really hit my spot! I disagree with review about the savory pastries, both my wife and I loved the gallette pastry.

Bo
Review №75

Ok, this will sound like an exaggeration, but this is one of the best bakeries in the world. I have been to great places in Europe and America. This place is amazing! Love everything Ive gotten.

Ch
Review №76

Love this place for the whole wheat selections and coffee! They are doing a great job during the pandemic as well.

Ke
Review №77

Everything that I have tried here is so delicious! I highly recommend the almond croissant and the bittersweet mocha. The cafe area is also pretty cozy!

el
Review №78

Can pound a nail into the wall with one of there rolls.Holiday selection very poor.Tasteless, chalky dry chocolate mint cookies. Very bad! Guests and myself thought we were eating x-lax.Service there is good. Coffee is excellent. And they bake the best chocolate chip cookies ever!!!

Jo
Review №79

Wonderful all around!!Ive been coming to Blackbird Baking Company for over 4 years and its always wonderful. The bread and pastries they bake are amazing, delicious, fresh, and preservatives free.Ive tried their coffee a few times and its always good. They use a local coffee brand. The atmosphere is nice and laid back. They have a community board and a childrens corner. The croissants they make are divine. We always get a few items and try a couple new ones. They always rotate the scones and other pastries they make throughout the week.Highly recommended place for a bite and a cup of coffee with or without children. The owners and employees are very sweet and very professional!

Ma
Review №80

Blackbird is the place to go if you just want an unpretentious good cup of coffee and something good, sweetish, to eat with it. Had the sticky bun with nuts, so good. My friend had a cherry scone, said it was great. Everything seems fresh. Its kind of open, not private or quaint. Thats the only thing, thats a minor slight, for me. But like it, will go back. Good coffee, good goodies and breads.

Sh
Review №81

Amazing baked goods -- best shortbread and salted chocolate chip cookies!!! I love their mushroom and onion galette. Highly recommended 😁

Co
Review №82

This is the best bakery Ive found in Ohio. Everything is so great. Dont let the line scare you it moves fast. The ham and cheese croissant is great for a quick breakfast. They have really good bread and cookies as well. I have never had a bad thing there. They also have dog treats so bonus points there. The coffee is rising star so its also really good. The spot has plenty of seating inside and out. They have bulletin boards of goings on around town. The parking lot is a little tricky so pay attention and go slow.

Cr
Review №83

Amazing bread, great selection. I have never had anything bad here. Their happy hour before closing is a great time to stock up if you have a freezer. Its my go to spot for bread to have with soup on a cold night.

Sa
Review №84

Blackbird is a lovely little bakery. Their galettes and croissants are just delightful. I love being able to peek in the back and watch the staff making bread.

Al
Review №85

Awesome, incredible, tasty, delectable cookies

Sh
Review №86

Delish! Great coffee, baked goods and yum

Me
Review №87

So they dont really have gluten free options but my husband LOVES a lot of their breads and pastries. I also really enjoy their coffee and chai. Its a great place if you need to sit for a few and relax or to get something to go! Around the corner from some great shopping (and best yarn). The staff is always so nice. And I could stand in the corner just to experience the AMAZING smells that greet you the moment you open the doors!

Wi
Review №88

Really good bakery products--breads, pastries, croissants-- and good coffee make this a popular destination on weekend mornings. Expect a line, but usually a fast moving one. No way to go wrong. Great for grabbing a ton of stuff for continental breakfast for house guests, or sitting down with coffee. They even have a kids area decently set up to allow you to enjoy a few extra minutes after the kids finish their almond or chocolate croissants.

Ra
Review №89

Best bakery in Cleveland. Our friends from Europe feel that it rivals bakeries there. Delicious, flaky pastries like raspberry croissants and pecan sticky buns make it worth waking up early on the weekend. Really everything they make is exceptional. And they serve great, locally roasted coffee.

Ma
Review №90

One of the best bakeries in the Cleveland area. A must try. Everything is baked fresh daily. Also, everything is half priced during the last hour that they are open, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., it is an amazing deal for these exquisite baked goods.

Re
Review №91

The best Chocoate Chip Cookies ever

Br
Review №92

The only place to buy fresh bread!

Ka
Review №93

I love that you can get an unsweetened cafe mocha. The baked goods are awesome too. The salted chocolate chip cookies, almond croissants and any of the scones are some of my favorites.

In
Review №94

Have always had a good experience here. Fresh coffee and lots of choices in baked goods. Has both nice indoor and outdoor seating/table areas. Plenty of places to lock up your bike as well.

An
Review №95

I met a good friend for coffee. This is usually the first place that comes to mind as my friend lives in Lakewood. I had a coffee and an incredible raspberry croissant. Both were amazing good!!

He
Review №96

Our favorite bakery in the Lakewood area. THE BEST CROISSANTS I’ve ever eaten. Bread is tasty and desserts are always delicious. The bittersweet mocha is a good choice if you like espresso drinks that aren’t too sweet.

Hu
Review №97

Best ever artisan breads of every type imaginable. Quality is extremely high and products are ALWAYS fresh. Everything Ive ever tried at this bake shop has been fantastic. There is no other bake shop in this area, of which I am aware, who provides such consistently delicious breads, croissants, and baked goods of all sorts. Ive had breads and croissants in Paris, France, and I believe everything baked at Blackbird is as good as or better than anything Ive every tasted anywhere. Ive been to Blackbird at least 30-40, perhaps 50 times--always a positive experience and the absolute best product in the area.

ja
Review №98

Fabulous staple in Lakewood! reliable quality and delicious baked treats... as much I love the chocolate chip cookies I gravitate towards the savory cheese and prosciutto croissant! great atmosphere too! love that they have the kids table.

AL
Review №99

Amazing bread (which they will slice for you) and an array of sweet baked goods ranging from cookies to sweet rolls. E had their savory crossaints with feta cheese and ham. Their coffee was strong and delicious! I had a latte. Perfectly made with a cute heart swirl. The lemon short bread cookies were light and crisp.

ra
Review №100

Literally the best coffee I’ve ever had, period. I get an Americano every morning and it wouldn’t be far from an overstatement to say that it is the highlight of my day. They even have their own eponymous blend - the Blackbird Blend - from local roasters Rising Star. Compared to Starbucks or your typical coffee house, it’s just on a completely different level.Aside from coffee, the bread and pastries too are equally delicious, and are very reasonably priced. Quite honestly my favorite establishment in all of Lakewood. If you haven’t been yet, you have to go. They are seriously the best. 🖤

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  • Address:1391 Sloane Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, United States
  • Site:http://blackbirdbaking.com/
  • Phone:+1 216-712-6599
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bakery
  • Pastry shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–5PM
  • Thursday:7AM–5PM
  • Friday:7AM–5PM
  • Saturday:7AM–5PM
  • Sunday:7AM–5PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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